Anthony Volpe’s glove continues to be Yankees bright spot
TAMPA – The Yankees may not have a more sturdy batsman than Anthony Volpe. But they certainly don’t have a good defender. And Volpe’s Glove continues to shine with shortstop, no matter how dark it gets on the plate. “That’s him,” manager Aaron Boone said. “He’s a really good player, and it’s very valuable to […]
Yankees hope Anthony Volpe’s hard hits are harbinger of things to come
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jim Hendry was one of the scouts who helped Anthony Volpe go from Delbarton High School to the Yankees. The longtime executive had watched Volpe in high school and was confident the shortstop could perform not only during the regular season, but when it mattered most. “He just had it,” Hendry, […]
Anthony Volpe’s night of redemption keys Yankees’ win vs. Rays
As the Yankees went into the first half break last Sunday, Anthony Volpe stood looking a bit shell-shocked in the locker room at Camden Yards after a defensive error cost his team the win. Five days later, the young shortstop was a key part of the Yankees’ winning start to the second half of the […]
Anthony Volpe’s progress is raising a Yankees cornerstone question
ARLINGTON, Texas — There were some exciting moments in the first two months of the season that made it easy to imagine Anthony Volpe playing in the All-Star Game. He was like a great point guard, filling the columns on his way to baseball’s version of a triple-double, and making a consistent impact hitting, running […]
Anthony Volpe’s slump has Yankees in a leadoff quagmire
Anthony Volpe has been in a slump, turning his breakout season into statistical mediocrity. He also has his customary place in the batting order, but his status as a leadoff hitter seems to be fading. Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the No. 1 spot in the lineup is “in flux” before the Yankees’ 3-2 loss to […]
Anthony Volpe’s slump not because he’s hitting leadoff: Aaron Boone
Aaron Boone believes leadoff hitters have nothing to do with Anthony Volpe’s recent struggles. “Zero is the role.” [it has] “I think so,” the Yankees manager said before his team’s 2-1 win in the Bronx in the opening game of a three-game series against the surprising Tigers on Friday night. Volpe, a second-year shortstop, got […]
Anthony Volpe’s defensive gem secures Yankees’ win
TORONTO — On the day Anthony Volpe’s red-hot bat cooled, he turned the spotlight on his glove. The Yankees shortstop had a great play on Wednesday to end a 6-4 victory over the Blue Jays. He came up to center field on a hard grounder from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., made a sliding stop, and hit […]
Anthony Volpe’s development ahead of schedule in key Yankees boon
Anthony Volpe skipped a step. He quickly evolved from a talented but unpolished rookie to — for want of a better term — a second-year veteran. “I feel like I saw some guys my age do their thing, but not as fast,” Jose Trevino said. “He deals with the game on a different level.” [from […]
Anthony Volpe’s swing change already paying off for Yankees
PHOENIX — Anthony Volpe was unwell Sunday, feeling the effects of the Yankees’ trip to Mexico City. That was pretty much the only concern about Volpe’s start to the season. The Yankees shortstop spent the offseason flattening his bat trajectory and immediately saw results in the season-opening series, further confirming what the team saw from […]
Yankees get first look at Anthony Volpe’s flatter swing
LAKELAND, Fla. — Anthony Volpe doesn’t want to be called flat, but he wants his bat trajectory to take on that characteristic. After a shaky rookie season offensively, the Yankees shortstop spent the offseason focusing on flattening his swing. He was so out of shape by the end of last year that it contributed to […]